Study of a Complete Chromosomes | Genetics
In this article we will discuss about the study of a complete chromosomes. For karyotype analysis, a sample of peripheral blood is drawn from an individual, the leukocytes separated and cultured for about 3 days. To stimulate growth and cell division phyto-haemaglutinin (PHA) is added. The dividing lymphocytes are arrested at metaphase stage by exposing them to colchicine. The cells [...]